Hey Ben, where are ya? The site gives current location as London/berlin, UK, but the red dot is somewhere in Asia. Going by the local time (2 hrs behind Melb.) I suppose you are somewhere in Asia. Nothing much to report from this end, except that work is insanely busy;this is just a quick hello and a belated birthday wish. Will write again in a week or so. ........... Redfern Hey .............

Dont get on my case, i manage to post messages! Watching footy all weekend is good news when the PIES lose again!

All the messages are probably a good indication of just how much is happening back home Deaney ("I went to work all week and watched football all weekend" isn't really news).

Go BOMBERS! you now owe me 2 abo's upon your return!

I hear this is where all your friends post messages! Look at all your friends! I have soooooo much company here :D

Move along people nothing to see here! *tumbleweed rolls past*

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEN! FOR 31/7 HAVE A GOOD ONE!

G'day Ben, thanks for the quick reply. Yeah, Canada & Alaska were cool, but the weather was hot (high 20s C/low 80sF) most of the time. Were lucky enough to go on the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper to Vancouver. Would have to be one of the most scenic train trips on the planet; coupled with this was the great way they looked after us. Top quality food/drink, as much as you can eat/drink at meal-times, and all and anything else (snacks, beers, a mid-afternoon glass of wine, or whatever.) is complimentary.

Big footy news is that Hawthorn now join Richmond and Adelaide in the search for a new coach for season 2005.

Forgot you were off to Egypt (only remembered when I sathe red-dot a minute ago); thought you were in Europe, perhaps to see the finish of the Tour de Lance. Anyway, enjoy tje pyramids, Nile, Red-Sea, camel rides, bizarres, etc.

Gotta go, see ya next time. .............. Redfern hey

G'day Ben, Manny & I got your message during the week; he has forwarded your GC (now known as a PAYG Summary) to the appropriate authority. Marianne & I got back from Canada/Alaska about 10 days ago. We had a great time, met some wonderful people, and would like to return and spend more time over there. It was a bit ordinary going back to the office; I dont envy you when your safari ends and you return to work. The Sri Lankans have finished a 2 test series over here, and your mate, Shane Warne, equalled Murali's (who did not tour here this time) test record of 527 wickets. The record will now fluctuate between these 2 for the next 5 years or so. Weather here @ the moment is pretty cold, sunny but with a freezing cold south wind. Haven't seen you in any of the Tour footage yet. Are you thinking of getting across to Athens in the next couple of months? Latest sports results are: All Blax 16; Wallabies 7 (Bledisloe Cup); Pies 73 - Lions 109. Not much joy for you there; expect it wont get you down too much 7 I hope to have better news for you next time. ........... Redfern. ..............

Mr Bukake,

I want more pics, were are u...

Hey Benny, hope you and Sarah are well? Will be looking for you on the highlights of the tour on TV, so do something silly, but dont get in Lance's way. Walters coming over today to start our front garden. I finished up at work last week so just tying up the end of financial year this week, then plan to do "coffins and muffy's" for a few weeks before keithy arrives. Take care, Naisy.

Stop having so much fun you b******.

Those pictures are killing me.

Go Pies!